How to Fix ‘There Was a Problem With NVIDIA App’ (Windows 11 Guide)

NVIDIA App Not Opening? 4 Quick Fixes for Windows 11!

If you’re encountering issues with the NVIDIA app on Windows 11 and getting an error message preventing the app from opening, don’t worry—this guide will walk you through several proven fixes to resolve the problem.

Why Does the NVIDIA App Fail to Open?

The NVIDIA app may fail to launch due to:

• Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers
• Conflicts with previous installations
• Software bugs or incomplete updates

Follow these troubleshooting steps to get your NVIDIA app working again.

Method 1: Update NVIDIA Drivers via Device Manager

1. Close the NVIDIA app if it’s open.
2. Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
3. Expand Display adapters, right-click your NVIDIA GPU, and select Update driver.
4. Choose Browse my computer for drivers > Let me pick from a list of available drivers.
5. Select the latest driver and click Next to install.
6. Restart your PC and check if the NVIDIA app works.

Method 2: Reinstall the NVIDIA App

If updating drivers doesn’t help, try reinstalling the NVIDIA app:

1. Open Settings (Windows + I) and go to Apps > Installed apps.
2. Search for NVIDIA, click the three-dot menu, and select Uninstall.
3. Confirm the uninstallation and restart your PC.
4. Visit the official NVIDIA website to download the latest version.
5. Run the installer, follow the on-screen prompts, and restart your PC.

Method 3: Clean Install NVIDIA Drivers with DDU

If the issue persists, perform a clean driver installation using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU):

1. Download DDU and the latest NVIDIA drivers.
2. Boot into Safe Mode (press Shift + Restart in Windows).
3. Run DDU, select NVIDIA GPU, and click Clean and restart.
4. After rebooting, install the freshly downloaded NVIDIA drivers.

Method 4: Disable Windows Automatic Driver Updates

Windows may override NVIDIA drivers with outdated versions:

1. Open Device Manager, right-click your NVIDIA GPU, and select Properties.
2. Go to the Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver (if available).
3. To prevent automatic updates:
   • Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
   • Navigate to:
     Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
   • Enable “Do not include drivers with Windows Updates”.

Final Check: Run NVIDIA App as Administrator

1. Right-click the NVIDIA app shortcut and select Properties.
2. Go to the Compatibility tab, check “Run this program as an administrator”, and click Apply.